The UK Government has outlined new plans to enhance the energy efficiency of rented homes, aiming to reduce emissions, lower bills for vulnerable tenants, and improve housing quality. The proposals focus on energy performance improvements, with a deadline for new ten...

A new digital service to help homeowners improve the energy performance of their homes and cut their energy bills has just been launched by the Housing Minister Christopher Pincher.The idea is to make it easier for landlords and homeowners wanting to buy or sell thei...

We’re all used to hearing about the myriad ways that build to rent providers are coming up with to entice renters to sign up. Everything from laundry services, dog walking and yoga classes is on offer somewhere if you’re happy to pay the right provider. But here’s so...

Since the end of March, landlords have got used to a few changes to the way Right to Rent checks are carried out. These include using video calls and scanned documents rather than originals.  Right to Rent is mandatory. Landlords have to ensure that all new tenants h...

Crime rates may rise as the economy declines, prompting landlords to stay vigilant for illegal activities, including cannabis cultivation in rented homes.

A recent Landlord Today survey found that only 25% of landlords use a letting agent to fully manage their properties, while 15% use an agent occasionally, mainly for tenant-finding services. With 2,000 landlords polled, the results highlight a growing trend of landlo...

The UK has avoided harsh winters in recent years, but with temperatures dropping and heavier rainfall on the horizon, landlords should take steps to keep rental properties warm and dry. A little preventative maintenance now can save money on costly breakdowns and eme...

Across the country, dozens of local authorities are clamping down on rogue landlords by setting up licensing schemes to ensure the rental sector is operated within the law. This is costing landlords  a small fortune in many cases as licensing fees can run into thousa...

Landlords who have invested in studio flats in London are finding themselves badly squeezed in the current rental market, according to the latest market analysis from Rightmove. Asking rents hit record highs outside London in September – up to £964 per month - but in...

According to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), only one in eight landlords uses an inventory as part of their property management. This is a significant oversight, as a well-documented inventory can protect both landlords and tenants by clearly o...